UPDATE: Luca Guadagnino has started screening “Bones & All” for people in his inner circle. Last night, a person who claimed to have attended a private screening emailed me a reaction, which I then posted.
Read moreRoman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Still Has No Distributor
Every few weeks I inquire about Roman Polanski’s “The Palace” which still has no distributor, not even in France.
Read moreAndrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ Clocks in at Almost 3 Hours
I’m being told that Andrew Dominik’s upcoming Marilyn Monroe biopic is a whopping 2 hours and 46 minutes in length.
Read moreMovie-Themed Slots Are Exceptionally Popular Among Millennials
Millennials like avocado toast, soy lattes and travelling, but according to some stats, they also have a soft spot for movie-themed slot games.
Read moreFirst Look at Andrew Dominik’s ‘Blonde’ Hints at September 23rd Release Date [Trailer]
For a moment there, I truly thought this movie just didn’t exist.
Read moreWhat is Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ About Exactly?
Yesterday afternoon a photo of Ryan Gosling as Ken Doll was released online by Warner Bros. Gosling looks ridiculous as the plasticized doll.
Read moreCannes: Thierry Fremaux Admits He Rejected ‘The Hurt Locker’
I’m currently reading Thierry Fremaux’s rambling but, nevertheless, fascinating “Selection Officielle.” There are a lot of interesting stories that I’ll most likely tackle in a review at a later date.
Read moreSight & Sound Poll Coming This November
Oscars: Race For Best Animated Film is Taking Shape
The Best Animated Film category has been owned by Disney now for many years. The mouse house has won 15 of the last 21 Oscars in this category.
Read moreTop 5 Movies to Cheer Up
Every day we are faced with a huge amount of the mostdepressing news and mundane problems.
Read moreFlorian Zeller’s ‘The Son’ is Ready
Kantemir Balagov Switches Location of His Next Film From Russia to New Jersey
Last April, I was surprised to learn that Russian filmmaker Kantemir Balagov hadn’t shot a single single frame of his upcoming film “Monica”.
Read more‘Lost Illusions’: Ambitious César-Winning Costume Drama Falls Flat [Review]
“Lost Illusions” swept this year’s Caesar awards. Given that this is an adaptation of Balzac, one can expect ambition, plenty of costumes and social commentary.
Read more‘Lightyear’ Gets NC-16 Rating in Singapore Due to “Overt Homosexual Depictions”
A “Lightyear” pushback is occurring in the more “gated” countries of the world.
Read moreBest Films of the 2010s?
Reader JB mentioned yesterday that he’d be curious to know what my picks for the best films of the 2010s would be. Well Mr. JB, my list is out there on the internet, published on 12.23.19.
Read more‘Joker 2’ is Now a Musical Starring Lady Gaga; Shades of ‘Holy Motors’?
Todd Phillips is going for something much more ambitious than originally perceived with his sequel to “Joker.”
Read moreTop 5 Gambling Movies on Netflix
Movies give us a wonderful chance of experiencing the thrills and action of a casino from the comfort of your house. There are many good gambling movies on Netflix that can keep you entertained for hours.
Read more‘Everything Everywhere All At Once' Named Best Film of 2022 So Far, According to Poll of 87 Critics
87 critics voted on the best films of the movie mid-year. No surprise, A24’s surprise indie hit “Everything Everywhere All At Once” finished at the top of the heap with 34 list mentions.
Read morePhillip Baker Hall Was One of Cinema’s Great Character Actors
I was annoyed by today’s THR headline which read Philip Baker Hall, the Library Cop Lt. Bookman on ‘Seinfeld,’ Dies at 90. My mood was already in the dumpster after hearing that Hall had passed away, but that headline …
Read more‘Hustle’: Adam Sandler Once Again Proves That He’s A Great Actor [Review]
I don’t think there’s any doubt anymore that Adam Sandler is a great actor.
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Imagine firing Isabelle Huppert from your movie. One of the great actresses of all time, the woman behind "The Piano Teacher," "La Cérémonie" and "Elle," dropped because she missed a table read.